Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊliˌstoʊn/
noun a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship
A1 A holystone is a type of abrasive stone used for scrubbing the decks of ships.
A2 Sailors in the past would often use a holystone to keep the ship's deck clean.
B1 The crew members spent hours holystoning the deck to remove stubborn dirt and grime.
B2 Using a holystone was considered a necessary task to maintain the ship's cleanliness and appearance.
C1 The captain insisted on a daily holystoning of the deck to ensure the ship remained in top condition.
C2 The holystone used by the sailors was specially chosen for its effectiveness in removing tough stains from the deck.
verb to scrub or clean with a holystone
A1 The sailor holystones the deck to keep it clean and smooth.
A2 In the past, sailors holystoned the ship's deck to remove dirt and grime.
B1 The crew holystoned the wooden deck of the ship to maintain its appearance.
B2 The old sailor showed the new recruits how to holystone the deck properly.
C1 The captain insisted that the crew holystone the deck regularly to preserve the ship's integrity.
C2 After years of experience, he could holystone the deck with precision and efficiency.
formal Sailors used holystones to scrub the decks of the ship.
informal Hey, can you pass me that holystone so I can clean up this mess?
slang I hate holystoning the deck, it's such a pain.
figurative She holystoned her mind, clearing away all negative thoughts.
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